fault gouge
geology
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Fault gouge is a geological term referring to finely crushed rock found in fault zones. This material is uncemented, meaning its particles are not bound together. Fault gouge is a type of fault rock, which are rocks formed from the crushing and grinding that occurs during geological dislocations or faults. These rocks are often discovered along fault planes.12
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